Once Upon a Time...

The fantasy of motherhood is woven tightly around all people, alike. From very young, messages of

of “good enough” have been communicated, particularly to those who identify as women.  At each stage of development, there is an internal struggle to achieve the “good enough” marks in life and among relationships. Being better than “good enough”, perfect even, has been praised above all else. This, too, often continues into motherhood. That is, until it can’t or a mother chooses to stop measuring themselves against a mythical ruler of an idealized concept, the Perfect Mother.

Emily has studied with sociologist and mother Dr. Sophie Brock and completed her course to be a motherhood studies practitioner. From this deepened study, Emily shares information and research on topics such as: empowered mothering, maternal mental health consequences of perfectionistic mothering, and more on Instagram

@postpartum365. Emily believes the postpartum period extends way beyond the fourth trimester, or the first year or two postpartum. She hopes with more awareness society and supporters of mothers can support the world’s mothers longer after a baby arrives, but each year they’re a mother #postpartum365.

Emily completed a graduate certificate in Infant-Toddler Mental Health from Portland State University (August 2023). Upon completion, she offers perinatal consultation to support clients define what being a “good mother” means for them and supports parents in connecting with their infants to establish quality relationship habits and connections.